Good morning,

FINALLY!!!!  The directories have been delivered to the church.  Jeannette and Doris will be in the Welcome Center between services this Sunday and next to distribute the directories to those who had pictures taken.  Additionally, if your individual photos were delivered to the church, they will also be available.  After June 19, any directories that are not picked up on Sunday mornings will be available for pick up in the church office during regular hours, Mondays through Thursdays.     Thank you for your patience.  Re:Member Church Directories had numerous problems with staffing during the pandemic and did not have adequate personnel to get our books to us in a timely fashion.  We hope you will enjoy the books and take time to learn the faces and names of folks you may not yet know so that you can greet them by name the next time you see them in church.

The monthly meeting of the COURAGE and Cancer support group is Sunday, June 12th at 3 pm in Room 101 of Grace United Methodist Church. The group will continue the discussion on mindfulness and meditation. Anyone whose lives have been affected by cancer is welcome, caretakers included.

John and Lisa Price are interested in hosting a short-term, six-week adult community group for those who are interested. It would be at their camp in Penn Run. The address is 1532 highway 259 Penn Run PA. The study would be on Proverbs because we can always use wisdom. When weather permits, we would hold classes outside, and if the weather is bad we would open the doors and windows for those concerned with Covid-19. There is a small run that flows most of the year on the property so kids will get wet and dirty. We can build a campfire or go hiking or just explore the woods. If you are interested or have questions, please email or call Bob Penrose at layleader9am@indianagrace.org or 724-840-2460.

Join us on Sunday evening in Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM.  A video of the Easter theatrical production Why Can’t They See? will be shown.  You are invited to bring a dessert to share.  Coffee/tea and iced tea will be available.

The Blairs and Overdorffs are planning a Youth Mission Trip to the UNTO Mission Warehouse in Lancaster to pack and learn about their work in foreign countries.  Contact Pastor Bill to sign up!

COMMUNITY BOOK SALE to benefit the Youth Campership Program and the Grace Youth Group.  If you would like to help with organizing the books or helping on one of the sale days, please sign up in the Welcome Center.

Youth will meet this Sunday from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Growth Center.

The BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN is well underway at Grace.  Pick up a baby bottle from the Welcome Center or Narthex, and fill it with loose change, paper money, or a check.  Return the bottles to the basket on the sanctuary stage by Father’s Day.

Grace church is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on July 14th.   Summer is always a time of high demand for blood.  Please plan now to schedule your appointment to donate.   Watch the bulletin and future email notices for details.  Sign up early to secure your appointment on the schedule

Are you interested in the next mission trip to Mexico from January 31 to February 6, 2023?  Sign up in the Welcome Center to indicate your interest.  Donna Overdorff will contact you to answer any questions you may have and to give trip details.  Signing up does not obligate you but indicates you may be interested.

Service Opportunity:  We are seeking someone to help with transporting recycling from the church to the Recycling Center in Homer City.  If you have a truck or other vehicle that could take cardboard, plastic, aluminum, and paper for us (at a time that suits you), please contact the church office.  Our custodial staff will have things sorted and ready to go.

 GRACE KIDS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – For ages pre-K through 5th Grade (completed)
Kids will learn the beautiful truth!  Spark Imagination and kick creativity into high gear at Spark Studios.   This summer, kids will learn that God’s creativity didn’t stop in Genesis.  The Master Artist is working to redeem, reclaim and transform us–His creations–to the design he planned for us.  Kids will see the beautiful truth that they are God’s workmanship as they learn to use their talents to bring glory to Him.

Help kids take up the gauntlet this summer and accept the challenge to “armor up” and be strong by remaining with God.

ADULT AND TEEN VOLUNTEERS are needed!!

Register online for both students and workers at indianagrace.org

Thursday, July 21    Keystone Safari in Grove City – Sign up by July 1
Walk or drive through this 144-acre interactive animal & adventure park located in Grove City.  Pet and feed some of the world’s most beautiful and exotic species.  The cost is  $25 (lunch on your own), including admission and transportation.  Please write Safari on the memo line of your check.

Sunday, August 21  Altoona Curve baseball Faith & Family Night (ALL CHURCH EVENT)

The cost is $10 per ticket (drive on your own) or $20 for Senior Adults needing transportation.  Please write Curve Game on the memo line of your check.  Those seniors who require transportation may park in the lot behind the church.  We will depart at 3 pm, stop at a restaurant (self-pay) and arrive at the ballpark for the 6 pm game.  Seating is limited, so sign up early! Payment is required in advance to secure your ticket(s)

Thursday, Oct. 6      Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad – Fall Foliage Train Ride
Watch the e-news and future bulletins for details.

Thursday, Nov. 17   Phipps Conservatory – Christmas Theme
Watch the e-news and future bulletins for details.

THIS IS NOW AN ALL-CHURCH EVENT 

Enjoy a family-style lunch prior to the play.  The cost is $100 and includes chartered bus transportation, lunch, and admission to the theater.  Please write Sight & Sound in the memo line of your check.

Thursday, Dec. 1     Grace Church Art & Craft Showcase (ALL CHURCH EVENT)
We’re seeking people from Grace Church who are crafty and talented!  Sign up to display your artwork or to sell your handiwork – i.e. knitted, crocheted, or woven items, quilts, paintings, greeting cards, drawings, woodworking, baked goods, etc.   No businesses, please!  Display space will be limited so sign up early.  For information, call Donna Overdorff at 724-464-7552.